Harness Manufacturing Engineer

EnduroSat; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EnduroSat is hiring a Harness Manufacturing Engineer in Los Angeles to design, document, and validate electrical wiring harnesses for satellite systems. You will work with senior engineers to create accurate schematics, harness drawings, and wiring specifications, growing expertise in electrical interconnection and spacecraft integration.

You will collaborate across engineering teams, support harness assembly, and participate in design reviews and testing activities, learning best practices and

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years in ECAD design or harness design in aerospace or related industry.
• Experience with PCB design fundamentals and connector selection.
• Hands-on with test equipment: multimeter, oscilloscope, power supply.
• Knowledge of basic electrical concepts and CAN/RS-485/RS-422.
• Attention to detail and ability to document work.
• Strong communication and collaboration across teams.
• Willing to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and update CAD schematic diagrams and harness drawings.
• Design wiring harness layouts with connectors and cable specs.
• Support PCB design activities and IPC/ECSS compliant schematics.
• Collaborate with system and mechanical teams on requirements.
• Perform design reviews and validation activities.
• Assist assembly of wiring harnesses from drawings.
• Troubleshoot assembled harnesses to find root causes.
• Learn and apply harness best practices in spacecraft architecture.
• Support testing, including pinouts with multimeters and oscilloscope.

Skills

ECAD design

Electrical schematic design

Harness design software

PCB design fundamentals

Connector selection

Test equipment familiarity

Ohm's law basics

CAN bus basics

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Fast learner

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

KiCAD

Altium

Zuken E3

Job description

About us

We are EnduroSat—a fast-growing space scale-up at the forefront of satellite innovation, specializing in advanced software-defined satellites for commercial, governmental, and scientific missions.

• This is more than a job—it's a mission
  We are making space universally accessible and redefining what's possible
• We get things done
  We take ownership, deliver reliably, and work hard to make a difference
• We are fearless
  Transparency is our way forward. We face challenges head-on to create lasting impact
• We learn and evolve
  We take informed risks, celebrate success, learn from mistakes, and continuously grow

What is the role?

We are seeking a Harness Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will support the design and documentation of electrical wiring harnesses for satellite systems, working closely with senior engineers to create accurate schematics, electrical drawings, and harness specifications.

You will contribute to the design, integration, and validation of 2D harness schematics and drawings while developing your expertise in electrical interconnection design, standards compliance, and spacecraft systems integration. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your skillsoncutting-edge space technology while working under the mentorship of experienced wiring harness design engineers.

Some of your daily tasks will include:

• Creating and updatingeCADschematic diagrams and electrical harness drawings documentation using industry-standard tools
• Designing wiring harness layouts with accurate connector pinouts, cable specifications, and signal routing
• Supporting PCB design activities including connector selectionandproducing technicalschematicsand documentation following IPC and ECSS standards
• Collaborating with system and mechanical teams to ensure designrequirements are predefined and followed
• Performing design reviews and supporting design validation activities
• Assist with the assemblyof wiring harnesses based on predesigned harness drawing
• Troubleshooting already assembled wiring harnesses–finding theroutecause of the issue, not just resolving it
• Learning and applying electricalwiring harnessesbest practices and satellite electrical architecture principles
• Supporting testing activities, including verificationof pinoutswith multimeters,signal measurement withoscilloscopes, and power suppliesload tests

What do we look for?

• Degreein Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field (recent graduates welcome if you have internshipor hands-on experience)
• 2+ yearsof practical experience ineCADdesign, electrical schematic design (KiCADor Altium) oranyharness designsoftwarewithin aerospace, automotive, or other electromechanical industries
• Practical experience withPCB design fundamentalsand connector selection for electronic systems
• Hands-on experience using test equipment:multimeter, oscilloscope, power supply, and basic electrical testing.
• Good basic understanding of electrical systems–ohms law, series/parallel connections, power loss/consumption,CAN, RS-485, RS-422 communicationetc
• Attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate technical documentation
• Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate across engineering teams.
• Eager to learn, develop technical skills, and grow within a high paced engineering environment.

How to stand out

• Experience with working in Zuken E3,ePlan,RapidHarness, Capital,Arcadiaorany othereCADsoftware
• Experience with designing, assembly, testing, integrating and documenting of wiring harnesses projects, including creation of Bill of Materials (BoM)
• Background in satellite or aerospace electrical systems design
• Portfolio or examples of technical drawings and schematics you've created
• Schematics designed for personal projects either in Altium orKiCAD
• Previous contributions aerospace projects

WhyEnduroSat?

• Fast-paced and delivery-focused culture

We work with quarterly-based objectives that help us iterate fast and grow steadily.

• Hands-on learning and mentorship

You’ll work alongside world-recognized space experts and develop practical skills on real satellite missions.

• Tough engineering challenges & hard-core R&D

You’ll contribute to unique flight hardware, from concept to orbit, on cutting-edge space technology.

• Career progression framework

We invest in your growth through structured career development and continuous learning opportunities.

• Chance to join our Space Educational Program

Meet international space experts and expand your knowledge with hands‑on training.

At EnduroSat, we embrace diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We are committed to equal employment opportunities without discrimination against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Additionally, this position is suitable for people with disabilities in accordance with the People with Disabilities National Regulation Act, ensuring accessibility and accommodation in the workplace.